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PRESS RELEASE: CMM-Manager 3.8 for CMM, portable measuring and iNEXIV

07-08-2018

Nikon Metrology, market leader in optical measurement systems, releases CMM-Manager version 3.8 on July 27, 2018. This latest release includes support for Nikon NEXIV VMZ-R, new Microsoft VBScript engine, several vision measurement enhancements, continued I++ enhancements including support for latest Renishaw UCC Server, new Alignment operations, and 64-bit build of CMM-Manager application.

X-ray CT aids research into defect formation in AM parts

02-08-2018

X-ray and CT technology is the leading method of quality assurance, but it is also being used for research into understanding how additive manufacturing process parameters influence defect formation in AM built parts. In his latest paper, Herminso Villarraga-Gómez explores the details.

Nikon sponsors the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie

31-07-2018

Nikon was an official sponsor for the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie this past week (15th – 22nd July 2018). The eventual winner of The Open was Francesco Molinari, who secured his first career major title.

Nikon opens up about its strategic focus on Quality 4.0

12-07-2018

A recent interview with Nikon's Corporate Vice President Tadashi Nakayama provides insight into the strategy of the firm's Industrial Metrology Business Unit, of which he is Deputy General Manager. In particular, he explained the company’s strategic focus on Quality 4.0, where digital, automated and connected inspection enables complete process control from design through to manufacture.

Nikon’s global X-ray User Forum addresses CT in Industry 4.0

20-06-2018

Nikon Metrology and Nikon Corporation recently held its first global X-ray User Forum at Tring, UK. Customers from around the world were invited to share their implementation of CT technology and review applications and new practices consistent with the demands of Industry 4.0.

Imaging Science Center installs highly versatile CT system

25-05-2018

Providing NDT and CT services for multiple industries, Nexus Metrology deals with a broad spectrum of applications. To handle the various rare and complex inquiries, the company relies on the Nikon Metrology XT H 225 ST, a versatile, non-destructive X-ray system delivering fast and insightful CT scanning. The adaptability of the system makes it a valuable tool for revealing defects, cracks and pores in many materials ranging from bones to cast parts.

University of Manchester uses CT to scan moon rock

15-05-2018

The Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility (HMXIF) at the University of Manchester was established in 2003. With a total of 11 imaging systems including 3 Nikon systems, the facility takes on various industrial inspection tasks and research projects. A recent example, is this scan of the Northwest Africa 11444 moon rock, watch the video and find out more here.

Nikon Metrology drives Quality 4.0 at Control 2018

18-04-2018

At Control 2018, Nikon Metrology’s focus on inspection automation sharpens. As the growth of Industry 4.0 accelerates, quality control needs to keep pace with these latest evolutions. Digital, automated and connected inspection enables complete process control from design through to manufacture - defined by the term ‘Quality 4.0’.

Newsmagazine Volume 13: AVAILABLE NOW!

16-04-2018

The latest version of the Nikon Metrology Newsmagazine Volume 13 – is now available and can be downloaded here. In Newsmagazine Volume 13, read some of the most recent case stories from clients including University of Manchester, Stoneridge and Sintavia.

Major advance in well bore analysis with Nikon CT inspection

15-04-2018

Premier, COREX has been providing core analytical services to the oil and gas industry for more than 30 years. Within the last decade it has augmented its rock core investigations by sending samples for analysis approximately every week to Nikon Metrology’s centre of excellence for micro-focus computed tomography (micro-CT) in Tring, Hertfordshire.

Imaging facility develops world leading research

04-04-2018

In the Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility at The University of Manchester, the unique versatility of the Nikon CT systems enable its staff members to take on a great range of research and commercial projects. Nikon CT systems have been installed in the facility for almost 20 years, and they remain the workhorses of the facility today.

Robotized Laser Radar Inspection Made Easy with Metrolog X4 i-Robot

29-03-2018

Nikon Metrology and Metrologic Group will showcase at the 2018 Control trade fair (Stuttgart, 24-27 April 2018) their production line 3D metrology solution: the robot-mounted Laser Radar, fully controlled and automated by Metrolog X4 i-Robot software, and easily programmed with Silma X4 i-Robot simulation software.

NM3D Iberica introduces its Excellence Service Center

05-03-2018

NM3D IBERICA is a dimensional metrology global solutions provider, focused on the distribution of NIKON METROLOGY measuring solutions. Watch the video here as the Excellence Service Center is unveiled.

New Scientist magazine shares the history of X-ray tubes

05-03-2018

A recent article in the New Scientist magazine takes a look at the CT scans of X-ray tubes, created by Herminso Villarraga-Gomez. Read below to find out what inspired Herminso to create these images and how they were taken.

ASF Metrology intends to acquire the CMM business from Nikon Metrology

08-02-2018

Leuven, February 8th 2018. Nikon Metrology announced today that ASF Metrology intends to acquire Nikon Metrology’s coordinate measuring machines (CMM) business. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in about 2 months.

Stoneridge in Tallinn, Estonia, recently installed the Nikon ALTERA CMM with LC15Dx laser scanner in its test laboratory to take inspection of automotive components to the next level. The Laser scanner provides many advantages including complete visualisation of parts, non-contact measurement for delicate components and repeatable measurements.

Nikon Metrology delivers 1,000th 160 kV X-ray source

11-01-2018

Since the manufacture of X-ray inspection machines began at Nikon Metrology’s Tring, UK factory in 1987, 1,000 Xi sources with an internal X-ray generator have been designed, produced and integrated into the company’s XT V systems, in addition to numerous other sources for the XT H range of X-ray and computed tomography machines.